The Real Housewives of New York City were robbed of $30,000 of equipment as they filmed at the Pierre Hotel. While Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen, Kelly Bensimon, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer dined inside the ballroom Wednesday night at a gala for the Emperor’s Brand launch of Giorgio G Cognac, thieves struck and ransacked the Bravo van.

A source told us, “The van was parked right outside the Pierre near the ballroom entrance. Thieves broke the lock and stole a bunch of camera equipment and crew wallets.” A rep for Bravo confirmed, “Two long lenses, tripods and a couple of crew bags were stolen. About $30,000 worth of equipment. A police report and insurance claims have been filed.”